The Window 1907

"The Window" (1907) by Odilon Redon is a charcoal drawing depicting a circular stained-glass window reminiscent of Gothic architecture. Its center is a vibrant green and blue that radiate outward, suggesting a burst of light and color. The surrounding stained-glass panels, rendered in muted hues of brown, red, and gold, give the impression of age and grandeur. This piece exemplifies Redon's exploration of symbolism and the evocative power of light and shadow, characteristic of his "black and white" and "charcoal" periods.